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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.54, 2,001.21 and 467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.54, 2,001.21 and 467.84 is: 702.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.54 : 2,001.21 = 467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.54/2,001.21 = 467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.54x = 2,001.21 × 467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.54x = 936,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,246.09/1,333.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.08

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